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History The Phillips Building was built for owners N. W. Purcell and J. G. Kelly during the pre-First World War economic boom. The brick is sand lime brick made by the Alsip Brick and Supply Co. of Edmonton. This building originally had a 22 foot wide arcade running through the building, making it a “first of its kind in Edmonton”. The building was initially leased to the Western and Cartage Company to be used as a storage warehouse. This building was intended to be built as one of the first completely fire-proof buildings in Edmonton and used the latest 1912 technology of the time to this end, i.e. the latest fire-proof doors and windows. The exterior facade was recladded in 1956 with modern materials. In 2002, renovations were completed to bring the building back to its original character by converting the building to condos. Canada's Historic Places - Phillips Building Articles about Phillips Lofts Edmonton Journal - 2007: Retailers are taking a shine to 104th Street's city centre location and historic buildings Edmonton Journal - 2005: Oasis in a concrete jungle Edmonton Journal - 2005: Loft links to local history Edmonton Journal - 2004: Loft living - a cool family thing Alberta Views - 2002: Lost Capital See Magazine - 2001: News
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